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First Look: Namco’s Dark Escape 4D US Version
Recently Namco Japan launched a new light-gun game to the arcade market called Dark Escape 3D. It’s somewhat similar in style to Deadstorm Pirates, but with a horror theme and heartbeat sensors built into the guns as opposed to the steering wheel of the boat. We’ve discussed it a few times already since Namco »
Arcade Tour: Clacton-on-Sea, UK (Summer 2012)
With a stack of £1 coins and a camera phone, HeavyElectricity seeks to document the arcade experience in Clacton »
Kevin Williams Delves Into John Carmack’s Discusson of Newer VR Tech
We’re always happy to have some discussion of future technologies that may or may not come to life through the amusement industry and today, Kevin Williams from The Stinger Report has some thoughts on the subject based upon John Carmack’s keynote address at QuakeCon 2012, which video was posted on Friday. Mr. Carmack gets »
Difficult or A Cheat? Thoughts on Arcade Game Difficulty
A recent article from a mainstream gaming site claims that arcade games were cheating players out. Here's why that's naive and absurd »
Newcastle Pinball Fest Coming to Newcastle Australia in September
(Thanks to Kevin Williams for the tip) While it has been difficult to quantify, it seems that pinball has been having a resurgence of late. With more developers jumping into the pinball manufacturing pool, that means that there are plenty of customers to sell to. When Stern released AC/DC pinball earlier this year, I’ve »
Review: The Act: An Interactive Comedy (Prototype)
DEVELOPER: Cecropia PUBLISHER: Cecropia RELEASE: Prototype, would have been 2007/8 TYPE: Interactive FMV Adventure PLAYERS: 1 HARDWARE: Proprietary Linux-based PC with specialized I/O board, custom designed rotary/knob/spinner control. ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: A port for the iPad was recently released. RATING: Green – Suitable for All Ages REVIEW: Opinion by Adam “Arcadehero” Pratt In 2007 not »
Chuck E. Cheeses Celebrates 35 Years With a New Direction, Mascot Design
A history of Chuck E. Cheese's, including a look at their future plans. Click for more details! »
First Trailer for Namco’s Dark Escape 3D
Namco has released a trailer showcasing their newest co-op light-gun game, and a return to horror gaming, Dark Escape 3D. Click to see it along with more details! »
Friction by Friction Game Studios Review
FRICTION Developer: Friction Game Studios (visit their website) Publisher: Coast-to-Coast Entertainment Release: April 2011 (kit) ; Summer 2011 (dedicated, Asia only) Type: Light-gun shooter Players: 1-2, simultaneous Hardware: PC with a custom I/O board ARCADE EXCLUSIVE?: Yes Rating: Optional – Yellow Label (Animated Violence) or Red Label (Life Like Violence) depending on setting by »
X-Men Pinball Tournament To Fire Up Comic-Con
While Comic-Con isn’t always about comic books these days, there are plenty of products that show up related to them. When you have a brand new pinball machine that’s about one of the more popular comic franchises around, its common sense that it should be on hand. As such, Stern Pinball is going to »
40 Years of Arcade Games – Part 2 (1990-2012)
So the 40 Years of Arcade Games post to celebrate Atari’s 40th anniversary had so much content on it that I had to split it up to keep the post from crashing. See Part 1 here if you haven’t already! The content is split up between tabs. Click on the tab you want and »
New Book: Atari Inc. – Business Is Fun
We mentioned this a while back but today being what it is, Atari’s birthday, the official announcement has come along from the writers that the new book, Atari Inc. – Business is Fun is now available for pre-order. It will be released on July 27th. The book covers “The true story behind the company »
